Silicon CAD Engineer II

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Microsoft is looking for a Silicon CAD Engineer II to join their MILE team, focusing on physical design for next-generation silicon. This hybrid role involves developing, validating, and supporting physical design tools and flows, collaborating with design teams and EDA partners to improve automation and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design teams to formulate the overall architecture, approach, and methodology for physical design.
  • Develop specifications, user stories, code architecture, and deliver best-in-class physical design flows.
  • Support physical design flows and tools.
  • Collaborate with EDA vendors to resolve project issues and develop and implement future methodologies.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in advanced processes, physical design flows, and methodologies from leading edge foundries.
  • Working knowledge of configuring and developing flow automation using EDA tools such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler and Cadence Innovus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience building scalable, sustainable, and maintainable physical design flows.
  • Must be able to access information controlled for export under U.S. and EU export control regulations.
  • Successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents.

Benefits

  • USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year (US wide range).
  • USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year (San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area range).
  • Eligible for benefits and other compensation.
  • Access to additional benefits and pay information.
  • Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Skills

Fusion CompilerInnovus
#Silicon#Cloud Hardware#Infrastructure Engineering#Methodology#Automation#Physical Design#CAD
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

US$102,100–202,200 / year

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Master, Bachelor

Applicants

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